Architecture Centric Engineering

Every software system has an architecture, whether it was developed deliberately or arose by chance. Whether small services, cloud solutions, systems of systems, digital ecosystems, or platforms - the same applies to all of them: only those who know the software architecture of their systems and master the complexity of their software systems through architecture can achieve their business goals and desired quality characteristics - reliably, effectively, and efficiently. It is important to note that architecture is not an end in itself or merely a piece of necessary documentation. On the contrary, software architecture is an investment in planning, design, forecasting, communication, and control that pays off when business and technical decisions are made on a sound basis and the solution is built correctly and with an eye to the future.

• We support you with architectural issues and offer special expertise in the areas of agriculture, healthcare, and smart cities.
• We support you in analyzing existing solutions and identify potential for improvement. We also assist you in designing and implementing solutions.
• We support you in the modernization, migration, or development of innovative systems and software architectures, relying on current trends and technologies such as GenAI for evaluation and testing in your environment.

From analysis to design and implementation

Support with many questions relating to architectural design, development, evaluation, transformation, and migration.

Training and knowledge transfer

For many years, we have been offering architecture training twice a year to help participants better understand the role of the software architect and master their tasks. Customized in-house training courses are also available.

Exploratory implementation and proof of concepts

Implementation of current issues using concrete prototypes or proof of concepts in our own environment with a time horizon of 6 to 12 months.

Research on architecture, AI, and data ecosystems

Whether publicly funded projects or contract research, with our expertise in the use of AI for architectural issues, data ecosystems, and data spaces, we jointly examine research questions with a time horizon of 1 to 3 years.

Architecture evaluation

Whether it's a technology decision, predicting quality characteristics, or assessing expected further development costs, an architecture evaluation provides helpful facts and insights. Using our proven RATE method, we systematically analyze the parts of the architecture that are the focus of the issues under investigation.

System construction

Based on architecture drivers, i.e., functional, qualitative, and other requirements and constraints relevant to the architecture, we use established methods to help systematically design a system.

System modernization

The further development of existing architectures is a continuous process. With our proven ACES methods, we support modernization, which often includes evaluation of the current status as well as design and further development.

GenAI-supported software architecture

We use GenAI approaches via our Quasar approach for various aspects of evaluating and making decisions on architectural issues. We also use our Grain-Box approach to implement qualities such as interoperability at runtime.

Data ecosystems and data rooms

We show where data rooms play a role, what added value they offer, and how you can participate in them or set them up yourself.

ACES Seminar

Compact knowledge on the subject of software architecture with many practical exercises to better understand and implement the tasks of software architects in everyday life.

We develop customized solutions, work with state-of-the-art technology, and are independent and neutral.

Benefit from our experience!